"Your boss wants you to do a presentation on last quarter’s findings. Your book club liked your blog post about Milk and Honey, so they ask you to lead next week’s discussion. Your roommates haven’t stuck to the cleaning schedule, so it’s time for an All-Apartment Chat. Sometimes, you just have to lead a meeting, and whether it’s with your boss, your family or your besties, you want to keep it concise, productive and maybe even fun.

Below, I’ve outlined some options for leading a perfect meeting. As usual, the percentage ratings are my best guess for relative success. You’re welcome!"